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Calcium scoring using virtual non-contrast images from a dual-layer spectral detector CT: comparison to true non-contrast data and evaluation of proportionality factor in a large patient collective.

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OBJECTIVE:Determination of coronary artery calcium scoring (CACS) in non-contrast computed tomography (CT) images has been shown to be an important prognostic factor in coronary artery disease (CAD). The objective of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of CACS from virtual non-contrast (VNC) imaging generated from spectral data in comparison to standard (true) non-contrast (TNC) imaging in a representative patient cohort with clinically approved software. METHODS:One hundred three patients referred to coronary CTA with suspicion of CAD were investigated on a dual-layer spectral detector CT (SDCT) scanner. CACS was calculated from both TNC and VNC images by software certified for medical use. Patients with a CACS of 0 were excluded from analysis. RESULTS:The mean age of the study population was 61 ± 11 years with 48 male patients (67%). Inter-quartile range of clinical CACS was 22-282. Correlation of measured CACS from true- and VNC images was high (0.95); p < 0.001. The slope was 3.83, indicating an underestimation of VNC CACS compared to TNC CACS by that factor. Visual analysis of the Bland-Altman plot of CACS showed good accordance with both methods after correction of VNC CACS by the abovementioned factor. CONCLUSIONS:In clinical diagnostics of CAD, the determination of CACS is feasible using VNC images generated from spectral data obtained on a dual-layer spectral detector CT. When multiplied by a correction factor, results were in good agreement with the standard technique. This could enable radiation dose reductions by obviating the need for native scans typically used for CACS. KEY POINTS:• Calcium scoring is feasible from contrast-enhanced CT images using a dual-layer spectral detector CT scanner. • When multiplied by a correction factor, calcium scoring from virtual non-contrast images shows good agreement with the standard technique. • Omitting native scans for calcium scoring could enable radiation dose reduction.

journal_name

Eur Radiol

journal_title

European radiology

authors

Gassert FG,Schacky CE,Müller-Leisse C,Gassert FT,Pahn G,Laugwitz KL,Makowski MR,Nadjiri J

doi

10.1007/s00330-020-07677-w

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2021-01-20 00:00:00

eissn

0938-7994

issn

1432-1084

pii

10.1007/s00330-020-07677-w

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Calcium scoring using virtual non-contrast images from a dual-layer spectral detector CT: comparison to true non-contrast data and evaluation of proportionality factor in a large patient collective.